OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliated

Nassau University Medical Center Program

Ophthalmology residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.

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About Nassau University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2403531091
Program director
John Alexander
Location
East Meadow, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Nassau University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in East Meadow, New York, sponsored by Nassau University Medical Center.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
John Alexander
Program coordinator
Dawn Donofrio
Coordinator phone
(516) 296-2563
Program phone
(516) 572-6706
Sponsoring institution
Nassau University Medical Center

2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554 Open in Google Maps

Nassau University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Nassau University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Nassau University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Nassau University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

Nassau University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nassau University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Nassau University Medical Center Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at Nassau University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Nassau University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Nassau University Medical Center Program located?

Nassau University Medical Center Program is located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike East Meadow, NY 11554. Its sponsoring institution is Nassau University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Nassau University Medical Center Program?

The program director is John Alexander. The program coordinator, Dawn Donofrio, is the usual contact for application questions.

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